… Since there’s still no dev beta for HomePod Software 27, the smart speakers aren’t joining the party yet, either, and Google’s Nest Hubs still haven’t got a 1.4 update. My guess is the Google Home Speaker will land later this month with Thread 1.4. …
… "“I can imagine a future where moving to Thread might happen if it allowed us to do new features, offer new functionality.”" - George Yianni Today, you can pair Hue lights with a Hue Bridge and then expose them to Apple Home, Google Home, and other Matter platforms via Matter bridging. …
… Much like its other speakers and audio components, the WiiM Bar supports a bunch of streaming options and expandability at an affordable price — in this case, $479. …
… At this price, the L20 Ultra is significantly better than other similarly-priced options. The vacuum itself is smart — it can quickly map your home’s layout, automatically empty its trash, and return to home base to have its mops cleaned or removed, so that it doesn’t get high-pile carpets wet . …
… The Moto Tag was also less effective than Tile’s trackers at locating items outside of the home. …
… Platformer creator Casey Newton, who left Substack in 2024, says that while the publication is saving money on Ghost, “the more important thing is that we have a home on the open web that we control, and whatever anti-creator changes Substack is forced to make in the future to live up to its valuat… …
… Having two Bluetooth trackers on my person is overkill, but I’d rather have it that way than resort to pepper spray — assuming I don’t forget it at home.
… While Starlink is useful for remote locations with no other broadband options, the service is generally considered too expensive for lower-income families dealing with soaring consumer costs. …
Smart Home Reviews Once a fable, the smart home is now attainable for many. Though, since all homes are different, there’s no one-size-fits-all method for finding the best smart home devices. …
… These are the robot vacuum-mops I recommend for every type of home The right robot for your home has less to do with specs and everything to do with your floors, rugs, clutter, and general tolerance for robot nonsense. …